Handmade Sohrai Art
Sohrai is a tribal harvest art from Jharkhand, traditionally painted by the women of the region to celebrate the seasons, animals and nature. Our pieces are hand-painted using earthy, natural tones and the flowing, organic lines that make Sohrai so distinctive. Each is an original, made entirely by hand, so no two are alike. With its warm palette and folk motifs, Sohrai art brings an earthy, boho, grounded feel to a wall and pairs beautifully with plants and natural textures. Genuine tribal folk art, not prints, made by named artisans and shipped Australia-wide.
What is Sohrai Art?
Sohrai is a tribal wall-painting tradition from Jharkhand and parts of eastern India, made by tribal women during the harvest and Sohrai festival. Using natural earth pigments, it depicts animals, plants and nature. Once painted on mud walls, it is now created on paper and canvas as collectible folk art.
This hand-painted Sohrai artwork captures a single peacock in full display, its magnificent tail fanning out in a cascade of finely detailed feathered strands. The bird stands proudly beside a dark, graceful tree with drooping branches, while a decorative dot-and-wave border frames the entire scene. Bold horizontal stripes in ochre, sienna, and black give the peacock a vibrant, commanding presence on the natural wood panel.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature. The peacock is one of the most revered motifs in Sohrai tradition, symbolising beauty, rain, and renewal. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create each composition, and the intricate tail feathering in this piece showcases the remarkable skill and patience of the artisan.
Whether you are looking for a dramatic centrepiece or a culturally rich gift, this painting commands attention while telling a story of heritage and craftsmanship. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a tradition that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections
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This hand-painted Sohrai artwork presents a single peacock in an elegantly understated composition. The bird stands poised among leafy branches, its tail rendered as graceful, elongated fronds that sweep behind it. Painted in warm earth tones against a soft yellow background, the simplicity of this piece allows the artisan's confident brushwork and the peacock's natural beauty to take centre stage. A dark wooden border frames the scene with quiet authority.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature. The peacock is a cherished subject in Sohrai tradition, associated with beauty, monsoon rains, and the renewal of the earth. This more minimal interpretation highlights the artist's skill in conveying movement and personality with just a few bold strokes.
Perfect for spaces that call for something subtle yet culturally rich, this painting pairs beautifully with other Sohrai works or stands confidently on its own. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a tradition that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections
This hand-painted Sohrai artwork captures the harmony between wildlife and the harvest season through a striking central deer motif, flanked by birds and lush foliage. Painted in warm earth tones on a wooden panel, each brushstroke carries the artistic traditions of Jharkhand's tribal communities. The rich ochres, burnt siennas, and deep blacks bring nature's rhythm into your living space.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create bold, expressive compositions featuring deer, peacocks, lotus flowers, and other symbols of abundance and fertility.
Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or part of a curated wall arrangement, this painting brings a story of heritage and celebration into your home. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a tradition that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections
This hand-painted Sohrai artwork celebrates the beauty of wildflowers in full bloom. Branching stems spread gracefully across the panel, each tipped with bold, star-shaped flowers in warm ochres and siennas, their white-dotted centres catching the eye. The composition is purely floral, offering a lighter, more delicate counterpart to the animal motifs that Sohrai art is known for. Painted on a wooden panel with natural earth pigments, this piece brings a gentle, botanical warmth to any wall.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates nature's abundance through bold forms and natural pigments. Floral motifs hold deep significance in Sohrai tradition, representing fertility, growth, and the generous bounty of the earth that sustains village life. Each flower is painted freehand, giving the composition a lively, organic rhythm.
Whether you are looking for a statement piece for your living space or a thoughtful gift that carries cultural meaning, this painting brings together artistry and tradition. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a craft that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections